Bordeaux wants 20 starts this summer, Reims tried Yilmaz, Nice targets an ex from Monaco
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Girondins: an unprecedented sweep in the workforce?
Relegated to Ligue 2, the Girondins de Bordeaux are already beginning their reconstruction even before passing the DNCG. At the beginning of the week, Gérard Lopez, the owner of the club, summoned his sporting director Admar Lopes as well as his suspended coach David Guion to London to take stock. 20 Minutes Bordeaux reports the content of the exchanges and the announcement by the management of a vast sweep in the workforce where a maximum of 10 players will be kept (Lacoux, Mara, Sissokho, Ignatenko, Gregersen, Briand, Bokele, Bakwa, Medioub see Ahmehdodzic if the club finds the means to leverage its call option). For all the others, the door is open with the aim of bringing in at least €22 million into the coffers.
Ahmedhodzic, a delicate file for Bordeaux
Confirming that the Girondins de Bordeaux are doing everything to exercise the option to buy Anel Ahmedhodzic (23) and the curator, Sud-Ouest takes stock of this thorny issue. First of all the media denies the information provided by the Swedish daily Expressen according to request the option of 4 M€ was no longer valid in the event of a descent but the media assures that Bordeaux will do everything to raise the sum and convince the Bosnian to stay even if his agent Markus Rosenberg is rather in the idea of placing him elsewhere. We also learn that other L1 clubs and foreign teams are in the running to repatriate one of the (rare) good picks from Bordeaux on the last two Mercato …
Reims made an offer to Burak Yilmaz (ex-LOSC) but…
At the end of the contract at LOSC, Burak Yilmaz (36) should not rebound at the Stade de Reims. If the “Kral” does not intend to hang up his crampons and wait for an offer that makes him vibrate, it is not a priori the one he received from Champagne that will hit the mark. According to journalist Nabil Djellit (France Football), there is a “significant gap between the intentions of Reims and the attentions of the Turkish international. Especially over time.” End clap?
Smart as ever. Reims approached Burak Yilmaz, free of any contract after his adventure at LOSC ended. There is a significant gap between the intentions of the #DTS and expectations of the Turkey international. Especially over time. In vain. #Mercato pic.twitter.com/79QBXrwr8b
— Nabil Djellit (@Nabil_djellit) May 25, 2022
Reims: Guitar back sooner than expected
If the Stade de Reims had initially loaned him for two years to CS Maritimo, Rafik Guitane (23) will return to Champagne earlier than expected. Indeed, according to the Lusitanian media futebol 365, it is expected that the former Rennais will now return to Oscar Garcia’s squad. The Franco-Algerian comes out of a full season in Portuguese D1 (30 appearances, 5 goals, 2 assists).
🔴⚪️ Mercato Info
Radik Guitane ➡️ will come to Stade de Reims this summer while he was loaned to CS Maritimo until 2023
To read (in VO) 👉🏻 https://t.co/tq2pKRIDWB pic.twitter.com/tGgjD4mM4x
— Reims VDT (@reimsvdt) May 26, 2022
Nice: Massengo (ex-Monaco) in the sights of the Gym
If OGC Nice considers recruiting more experienced elements to satisfy Christophe Galtier, Ineos still intends to bet on young talents. According to RMC Sport, the Gym would be in line to welcome Han-Noah Massengo (21), a promising midfielder from Bristol (English D2) trained at AS Monaco and left in 2019 in England. Under contract until June 2023, Massengo – who has put his Championship club’s proposal on stand-by – is also in the good papers of Leicester and a German club whose identity has not been leaked.
AS Monaco: a popular defensive nugget
The nuggets of La Turbie are definitely popular on the market! Foot Mercato understands that AS Monaco could still see the departure of one of its most promising elements, Fouad El Maach (central defender, 21 years old). Under contract until June 2024, the Moroccan U20 international is available for a loan and several L2 clubs, Belgian, German (D2) and Spanish (D2) formations are targeted.
MHSC: Ristic to Benfica, it gets tough for Kalulu
Launched in a vast overhaul of its defensive corridors, Montpellier will indeed lose its Serbian international defender at the end of the contract Mihailo Ristic. According to L’Equipe, everything would be tied up for the side and left winger to leave the Hérault free after four years of good and loyal service to join Benfica Lisbon. A three-year contract would have even already been recorded.
Among the players cited to strengthen the defense of the MHSC is the name of Gédéon Kalulu (AC Ajaccio, 24), also at the end of the contract. If we are to believe the always well-informed Mohamed Toubache-Ter, Montpellier must however face competition from FC Lorient who will let their holder Houboulang Mendes (24 years old) go free. Case to follow.
FC #Lorient is very interested in Gédéon Kalulu, as announced by @MohamedTERParis. An offer has already been made for the lateral right of the@ACAjaccio at the end of the contract. Other clubs expected, discussions will continue. #mercato @leparisiensport
—Benjamin Quarez (@B_Quarez) May 25, 2022
FC Metz: Boulaya against Egypt?
Among the players of FC Metz at the end of the contract, Farid Boulaya (29) undoubtedly has one of the most interesting profiles for Ligue 1. The Algerian international should however move abroad. If we are to believe Nabil Djellit (France Football), the native of Vitrolles has offers from the two giants of the Egyptian championship: Al-Ahly and Zamalek. The former Bastiais is currently in a reflection phase.
Free of any contract, Farid Boulaya is the fruit of a battle between the two giants of Cairo: Al-Ahly and Zamalek. The Algerian international should also have other possibilities in L1 and elsewhere. #Mercato #Algeria
— Nabil Djellit (@Nabil_djellit) May 25, 2022
FC Metz: Antonetti’s future on hold, a leaked name to replace him
If Frédéric Antonetti is still the coach of FC Metz for the time being, his future hangs by a thread, as confirmed by its president Bernard Serin. In proposals reported by L’Equipe, the leader said in reflection for the future:
“I told my coach that I needed a few days to reflect, because the situation is complex. We have to analyze everything calmly, to make the right decisions about our sporting and financial policy. There is the coach, but also the sporting director (Philippe Gaillot, deputy general manager in charge of sport, formally) and myself, because I include myself in the reflection”.
If he comes to dismiss the island technician and his staff, Bernard Serin should pay around 3.5 M€, charges included, to end a current contract until June 2024. To replace Frédéric Antonetti, the name of the Belgian Emilio Ferrera (RFC Seraing, 54) circulates Relegated to Ligue 2, the Lorraine club is preparing some structural changes. First decision almost recorded: the return to the head of the training center of Francis De Taddeo.
SCO Angers: two avenues emerge for Romain Thomas
Left free by SCO Angers, Romain Thomas (33) was the subject of a battle between two clubs in the West to secure his services. According to Ouest-France, FC Lorient is tempted by the native of Landerneau but SM Caen (Ligue 2), which will have the ambition to go up, would have a head start. Case to follow.
FC Lorient: Hergault towards a promotion in Ligue 1?
Left free by FC Lorient, Jérôme Hergault (36) does not intend to hang up his crampons. According to the Les Violets site, which confirms the information from the Lorient Foot Club Twitter account, the defender was offered to Toulouse FC. A track far from being ruled out by the Ligue 2 Champion who has thought about the relevance of securing his services as a rotation player. AC Ajaccio, the other promoted, is also in the running.
Estac: Adil Rami worries Boavista and Gérard Lopez
We do not joke with Adil Rami! The defender of Troyes had indeed seized FIFA following unpaid bills around his breach of lease to Boavista last summer. According to RMC Sport, the club of Gérard Lopez in Portugal has been condemned and banned from recruitment until further notice and until full payment of the sums due to Adil Rami. The Portuguese federation has also been notified of this ban imposed on Boavista.
The Melting-clubs of May 26
Yes but ! Football Club first deals with the news of some elite teams, we have decided to give you a summary of what happened today in the other – less media – part of Ligue 1 .